Actor
Vinayakan
Based In
Kerala, India
Origin
Kochi, Kerala, India
Years Active
1995 – Present
Vinayakan Biography
Vinayakan – Full Information
- Full Name: Vinayakan T. K.
- Stage Name: Vinayakan
- Profession: Actor, Playback Singer, Composer
- Industry: Malayalam Film Industry (Mollywood)
- Years Active: 1995 – Present
- Date of Birth: 16 May 1979
- Age: 46 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hindu
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Personal Life
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife Name: Babita
- Children: 1 daughter
- Current Residence: Kerala, India
Education of Vinayakan
- Schooling: Completed basic schooling in Kerala
- Higher Education: Did not pursue higher academic studies
- Formal Degree: No known college degree
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Maanthrikam | Michael Jackson Dupe | Film Debut |
| 2007 | Chotta Mumbai | Satheeshan | Gained wider recognition |
| 2016 | Kammattipaadam | Gangadharan (Ganga) | Kerala State Film Award – Best Actor |
| 2018 | Ee.Ma.Yau | Ayyappan | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2019 | Thottappan | Ithaq | Lead role appreciation |
| 2020 | Trance | Thomas | Also composed title track |
| 2023 | Jailer (Tamil) | Varman | Major pan-India recognition |
| 2026 | Aadu 3 | Dude | Upcoming sequel (Filming) |
Recent Activity
- Acclaimed Malayalam actor known for intense and realistic performances
- Gained pan-India recognition for playing villain Varman in Jailer
- Worked alongside superstar Rajinikanth in Jailer
- Continues to take on strong character-driven roles in Malayalam cinema
- Part of upcoming projects including Aadu 3
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Actor | Kerala State Film Award | Kammatipaadam | Won |
| 2016 | — | Movie Munshi Cine Awards | Kammatipaadam | Won |
| 2017 | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards South | — | Won |
| 2017 | Best Actor | CPC Cine Awards | — | Won |
| 2018 | Best Character Actor | CPC Cine Awards | Ee.Ma.Yau. | Won |
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards South | — | Won |
About Vinayakan
He is an Indian actor and singer mainly working in Malayalam cinema.
Kammatipaadam (2016), for which he won the Kerala State Film Award.
He played the main villain Varman opposite Rajinikanth.
He has won the Kerala State Film Award but not a National Film Award.
Yes, he is active mainly on Instagram and Facebook.